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Recent Examples of cat's cradle
But that string can still be made into something perfect: As Ludwig lovingly points out to his grand-nephews, the knots in the cat's cradle always stay the same distance apart no matter how the configuration is manipulated.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat's cradle
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Indeed, the mine site stands on a patchwork of state, federal and private land, creating a regulatory labyrinth.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the labyrinth of unclear messaging around the campaign, Republicans say the ballot language itself is confusing.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy archery, shooting water rockets, tomahawk throwing, exploring fire trucks, racing pinewood derby cars, slacklining, crafts, life-size mazes and more with on-site food trucks offering a variety of cuisines or enjoy your own picnic lunch.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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On a Saturday night, the parking lot at Loli Farms in Pasadena is a maze of cars.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The major source is a 9,600-acre (3,900-hectare) tract latticed by a tangle of pipes and sprinklers along the river.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Mosquitoes really do play favorites — and the reasons reveal a fascinating tangle of genetics, body chemistry and evolutionary tracking that scientists are still untangling.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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With a glare and a snarl and youthful athleticism, the wrong side of history beckons.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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That song’s twangful snarl — wonderfully sung by Clark, a star recording artist in her own right — is a reminder that these insurgents are also preservationists, capable of delivering old-fashioned pleasures to please the purists.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cat's cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradle. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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